Influence
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.
Payment Models
Private Equity Trends in Healthcare
Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Max Reiboldt, CPA, MBA
Discover the ins and outs of private equity in healthcare and learn about its impacts, challenges, and future trends.
Conflict Management
How to Encourage the Right Kind of Conflict on Your Team
Amy Gallo
Tensions are inevitable in the workplace. But there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy conflicts. Healthy team conflict moves a team towards its goals and builds productive, respectful, and trusting relationships.
Influence
Leading Through Change in a Healthcare Delivery Setting
Lisa Belisle, MD, PhD, MBA, MPH, CPE, FAAFP, Louis S. Nadelson, PhD, MEd, BS, BA
This study explores how healthcare leaders manage change, using interviews with administrators to document their preparation, philosophy, priorities, and barrier navigation.
SoundPractice
Private Equity Trends in Healthcare with Max Reiboldt
Max Reiboldt, CPA, MBA
Episode Overview: Join SoundPractice host, Mike Sacopulos, as he explores the rapid evolution and integral role of private equity (PE) in healthcare with expert Max Reiboldt, CPA. This episode is essential for physicians, health system leaders, PE sponsor...
Critical Appraisal Skills
The Road Less Traveled: The Route to Effective Delegation
Neil Baum, MD
This article examines the importance of effective delegation in medical practices, enhancing efficiency and patient care, and offers steps to build staff trust and responsibility.
Self-Awareness
Moving Forward With Collaboration
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
Physicians face immense pressure because of evolving technologies, demanding patients, and new care models. Leaders must understand and influence these changes.
New Book
Next-Level Healthcare Leadership: Advanced Topics for Healthcare Administrators, Leaders, and Managers
Laura Hills, D.A.
Elevate your healthcare leadership. Discover 17 strategies to refine your skills, drive change, and craft a lasting legacy.
Exploring Medical Gaslighting: Efforts to Enhance Communication and Trust in Healthcare
Physician Executives’ Dilemmas: Striking a Balance Between Trust, Patient Care, and Organizational Goals
The Power of Nature in Healthcare Leadership: How Immersive Nature-Focused Experiences Elevate Workplace Leadership Teams
The Road Less Traveled: The Route to Effective Delegation
Leading Through Change in a Healthcare Delivery Setting
Moving Forward With Collaboration
Performance
Dogs Paired With Providers at Hospitals Help Ease Staff and Patient Stress
John Daley
Incorporating therapy dogs into high-stress environments, like hospitals, can significantly improve the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers by providing them with comfort, reducing stress, and offering emotional support.
Governance
Research: How Boards Can Increase CEO Accountability
Stevo Pavićević, Thomas Keil
CEOs are seldom dismissed when the company they lead underperforms, in part because they wield considerable power over the board. So how can boards more effectively enforce CEO accountability in the face of poor performance?
Motivate Others
When Retirement Is Code for “You’re Fired!”
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL
Many physician executives face involuntary job loss due to various issues. If you choose to continue working, maintain professionalism, network, and negotiate severance. Don't take firing personally; it's part of the workforce dynamics.
Quality Improvement
Exploring Medical Gaslighting: Efforts to Enhance Communication and Trust in Healthcare
Kryss Shane, PhD, MBA, MSW, LISW, Nikhil Sood, MD, Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, CPE, FAAPL
Medical gaslighting, where healthcare providers unintentionally dismiss or minimize patients' concerns, risks patient safety by delaying diagnoses and mismanaging care. This issue is worsened by unconscious biases and communication barriers, especially for marginalized populations. Physician leaders must address this by recognizing its impact and promoting solutions like implicit bias education, patient advocacy, evidence-based diagnostics, and AI applications.
Strategic Perspective
The Power of Nature in Healthcare Leadership: How Immersive Nature-Focused Experiences Elevate Workplace Leadership Teams
Ida Covi, MA
What if healthcare teams could unlock essential skills by stepping outside? Nature-based leadership development enhances focus, creativity, decision-making, trust, and communication.